Oral Presentation
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Speaking in Standard English
My grammar and usage errors distract and confuse listeners frequently.
My language is inconsistent and errors are repeated.
My errors in language appear occasionally yet are not distracting.
My language is precise, clear, and contains few or no noticeable errors in usage and grammar.
Explanation of written report, visuals and chart
My report lacks logic and organization. I fail to make a convincing argument because of few or no examples. I fail to construct support for my presentation with my visuals.
I have gaps in logic and/or explanation of position; visuals and indicator chart are not displayed effectively to support my presentation, or I am noticeably reading my formal report.
I give an adequate explanation of position with few instances of confusion or rambling. I use visuals and the indicator chart in context with my presentation.
I give a logical, clear, persuasive presentation using visuals and indicator chart to construct support for my presentation. My presentation does not sound like a reading or memorization of my formal paper.
Physical elements of presentation
Listeners can’t hear or understand me. I make little or no eye contact and drop out of character. I don’t meet the time requirement. I am dependent on note cards.
Problems occur for listeners due to my extremes in volume, pace, or enunciation. I drop out of character at times. My eye contact is not consistent. I am dependent on notes. I have disregarded the time limit slightly.
I use appropriate volume, pace, enunciation, and eye contact is good most of the time. I keep in character, yet seem a bit nervous. I show little dependence on notes.
My volume, pace, and enunciation are clear and pleasant. I keep in character throughout the presentation. My eye contact shows audience awareness and enthusiasm; I complete within the time limits. I show no dependency on my notes.
Visuals
Planning and making visual presentations
More than one of my visuals ,charts and summary are missing. My products show little or no pre-planning and fail to correspond to written report. I forgot to label my visuals.
One of my visuals, summary or charts is missing, or grossly lacking in planning. My labeling is unclear.
All charts, visuals, and summary are present, labeled, and correspond appropriately with the written report.
My visuals and charts show evidence of thoughtful planning; labeling is well-chosen; extra visuals are included.
Representations to communicate ideas
My workmanship is sloppy. My visuals are too small to see easily and lack colour. There is an inconsistency in my effort.
My visuals are colourful and large enough on an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper but lack a clean, finished look. My visuals lack consistency in style or size.
My visuals are colourful, large enough on 8 ½ x 11 sheets, and consistent in style and size, but my audience seems to lack an immediate understanding of product context.
My visuals are colourful and large enough to be easily viewed by the panel. All products are consistent in style and size on 8 ½ x 11 sheets. Context seems immediately clear to the panel.